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7 Things Ethiopia is Famous for

23 April 2014
Buzz Ethiopia
Ethiopia is famous for:
1.legend Menelik I, the son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, regarded as the founder of the Aksumite Empire contained in the Book of the Glory of Kings.
2. Independent Country
It is known as one of the few countries not colonized by Europe.
3. Running
The nation has been famous for its long distance running athletes.

Abebe Bikila

4. Coffee

It is also famous since it is the place where the coffee bean originated.

5. Rock-Hewn churches. 

6. Own Alphabet and numbering system

7.Ethiopian Calendar

Ethiopia has its own calendar which is a 12 months with 30 days each and extra 5 days in every year.